Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla flagged off 70 young leaders for the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in Delhi. The event, from Jan 9-12, aims to connect youth with nation-building.
19 student teams exhibited creative prototypes at IIT Delhi for the Design for Bharat- Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, a national initiative to shape India's future. Discover the young minds building Viksit Bharat.
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak chairs high-level meeting to implement 19 health parameters under Viksit Bharat. Focus on Ayushman Bharat, AI, and free treatment. Read more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 13 new trains, including India's first Vande Bharat sleeper, from poll-bound West Bengal and Assam next week, boosting rail infrastructure.
IIT Bhubaneswar hosted the Odisha zone of the Design for Bharat Youth Innovation Challenge. 16 teams competed, with 3 advancing to the national showcase in New Delhi in 2026. Read more.
ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh launch Budget Bharat Yatra 2026, a month-long multi-city initiative to gather budget expectations from India's heartland. Discover how it aims to shape policy.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Vande Bharat Sleeper trains for all states, starting with the Howrah-Guwahati route. Get the latest updates on features and launch schedule.
Get the first glimpse of India's Vande Bharat Sleeper train! See photos, fares, and details on regional cuisine for the Howrah-Guwahati route. Launch within 18 days.
PM Narendra Modi's two-day West Bengal tour in January includes flagging off the Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train and addressing key BJP rallies in Malda and Howrah. Details here.
Indian Railways' first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching this month, costs Rs 8-8.5 crore per coach. Get details on features, route, and production plans.
Indian Railways to launch Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train by January 18. Check route, 8 stoppages, ticket prices from Rs 2,300, and regional food menu.
The route and fare for India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train are set. PM Modi will flag off the Guwahati-Kolkata service in 2026, boosting connectivity in the Northeast.
Bharat Forge secures a Rs 1,661 crore contract to supply over 2.55 lakh indigenous CQB Carbines to the Indian Army, boosting Make-in-India defence. Read more.
Nifty India Defence index surges 19% YTD. Discover the drivers—record contracts, Atmanirbhar Bharat, exports—and if the rally can sustain in 2026. Get expert stock picks.
Uttar Pradesh launches the Bharat Electronics Yatra, a nationwide outreach to strengthen electronics manufacturing. The state will host the expanded electronica India 2026 event. Read more.
Massive railway infrastructure projects worth ₹12,680 crore are set to transform Nagpur into a modern transport hub, enhancing passenger capacity and convenience. Read about the key upgrades.
Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
The Congress Working Committee meets in New Delhi to strategise a nationwide campaign against the BJP government's renaming of the MGNREGA scheme, aiming to pivot to core livelihood issues ahead of key state polls.
The Puri Jagannath Temple has drawn PM Modi's attention to ISKCON's plan for a global Rath Yatra on different dates. The move follows logistical challenges cited by ISKCON. Read the full story.
Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan arranges special darshan for moto vlogger Swathi Roja after she highlighted safety issues for solo women pilgrims. Read about their meeting and the state's response.
Puri's Gajapati Maharaja urges PM Modi to ensure Iskcon temples abroad celebrate Rath Yatra on traditional dates. The dispute centers on cultural sanctity and global practice alignment.
Union Minister Amit Shah announces Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led app to free drivers from private firms. Launch details, key features, and benefits explained.
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi addressed Varanasi students at IIT Madras, highlighting India's cultural unity. IIT Director urged learning Tamil to strengthen linguistic bridges. Read more.
Veteran actor Sushil Kumar Meher, after two decades in theatre, secures the role of demon king Kamsa at the world's largest open-air theatre, Bargarh Dhanu Yatra. Read his inspiring journey.
Over 7,000 pilgrims visited the winter Char Dham shrines in a month. Uttarakhand's GMVN announces 50% discount on rest houses to attract more devotees during the vacation season. Read more.
Congress launches second leg of Jan Aakrosh Yatra in Gujarat, alleging govt inaction led to 25 lakh drug addicts and corruption in MGNREGA. Read the full report.
GMVN MD Vishal Mishra outlines plans to make it Uttarakhand's biggest hotel chain, focusing on Char Dham infrastructure, sustainable tourism & adventure sports. Watch the full interview.
A group of 300 students from Varanasi has left for Tamil Nadu under Kashi Tamil Sangamam 4.0, aiming to strengthen North-South cultural ties. Read about this unique educational exchange.
Construction starts on a state-of-the-art sports stadium in Buxar with a Rs 43.38 crore investment. The project promises new facilities for athletes and aims to boost sports tourism in the district. Read more.
BJP intensifies preparations in Pudukottai for the Jan 9 finale of its statewide campaign. PM Modi or HM Amit Shah likely to attend. Massive arrangements underway. Read for details.